This Week with Introspective
The definition of Pride from the Skills Discovery:
You take pride in what you do.
You like to deliver work that is of the highest standard and quality, getting it right first time.
You tend to set high standards for yourself, and like the recognition of others for the quality of your work.
Questions to help you bring this strength to life:
When did you recently show up for something that made you genuinely proud?
Where do your standards push you to do better — and where do they hold you back?
What's one area of your life where you want to raise the bar?
Resources of the Week
Article
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According to a new book, we evolved to feel pride because it serves an important social function.
By Jill Suttie
Article
8 Crucial Differences Between Healthy and Unhealthy Pride
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True pride is world's apart from false or "hubristic" pride.
By Leon F Seltzer PhD
Book
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This book is a guide to letting go of who you think you're supposed to be and embracing who you actually are.
By Brené Brown
Strength Story: Roscoe
The Strength of Pride
Roscoe's Pride strength is rooted in personal standards and his quiet confidence of knowing he gave something his best. That mindset was shaped on the ice, carried into a demanding career in medical device sales, and shows up in how he parents his two kids. He's noticed that when you hold yourself to a high standard, it tends to raise the bar for everyone around you too. His advice: approach every interaction like you're putting your name on it — because you are.
Fact of the Week
People tend to perform at a higher level when they feel ownership and personal investment in their work.
Studies from Edward Deci and Richard Ryan found that internally motivated people are more engaged, persistent, and committed to quality.
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